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What disadvantages did Rome have when fighting the Carthaginians? Naves Longae: Naves longae were the warships made during the Roman Republic based off of Greek designs. These galley ships were made of wood and not covered in metal like the merchant vessels were. Although there were thr...
then allow to cool. When the brine has cooled, put the bay leaves, seeds and garlic into the bottom of the jar. Wash the tomatoes in cold water. Cut them in half (or quarters for larger ones) to fit into a Kilner jar. Remove any scars and the stems. Add the brine. Make sure al...
Volubilis was inhabited by local Berbers and foreign merchants for quite some time before the Romans arrived. However, the place became a Roman city after the fall of the North African Carthaginian Empire in 146 BC. Even the Berbers began to take on some Roman ways and customs. Some of th...
For example, the Roman Army, which did not have a standing navy until after the First Punic war, was able to reverse engineer a Carthaginian quinquereme in 264 BC. Thanks to the Romans’ renowned ingenuity, they created—and optimized a fleet of 300 ships in 3 months that was capable of...
The North African elephants were so popular, because of their tie to the vile Carthaginians, that they were hunted to extinction. The Nile River delta hippos suffered a similar fate. Over time the venationes evolved and they began to pit the animals against one another. Bears from Scotland ...